Staff Supplier Industrialization Engineer, Wire Harness

Lucid Motors · Casa Grande, AZ

Level: Senior
Team: Industrial
Degree: Required
Experience asked: 10+ years
Certification: Black Belt preferred
Industry: Automotive
Posted: 30+ days ago

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A senior industrial role at Lucid Motors (automotive) in Casa Grande, AZ. In this highly visible role, the Staff Supplier Industrialization Engineer serves as the technical leader for supplier manufacturing readiness, driving industrialization strategy, supplier capability development, manufacturing risk mitigation, and flawless.

They ask for: 10+ years · degree required · Black Belt preferred
Tools it names: Lean, Six Sigma, Black Belt, PPAP, APQP, IATF 16949
Day to day: some off-shift / weekend coverage

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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026

Industrial Engineer roles in the US: typical posted base $86k–$125k.

Median of the low and high ends of 69 live postings that list pay, out of 264 industrial engineer openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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Against 9 other live industrial postings in Arizona.

Skills these teams ask for most

✓ Six Sigma 70%
✓ Lean 50%
✓ PPAP 50%
✓ APQP 50%
Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 50%
✓ Supplier quality 50%

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This plant: Lucid Motors in Casa Grande

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Requirements

✓Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
✓10+ years of experience in automotive engineering, manufacturing, supplier quality, supplier industrialization, or product launch environments.
✓7+ years of direct experience industrializing wiring harnesses, high-voltage cables, power distribution systems, electromechanical assemblies, or similar automotive components.
✓Proven history of successfully launching multiple automotive programs from sourcing through SOP.
✓In-depth knowledge of IATF 16949, ISO 14001, and applicable USCAR standards.
✓Strong quality engineering experience; VDA 6.3 auditor certification and/or experience preferred.
✓Knowledge of metrology, inspection methods, and measurement equipment.
✓Technical expertise in automotive power distribution design and manufacturing, including safety and testing

requirements

for automotive applications.

✓Strong knowledge of AIAG Core Tools, particularly Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP).
✓Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
✓Strong communication skills with the ability to influence technical and business decisions at all levels of the organization.

Preferred Qualifications

✓Master’s degree in engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field.
✓Strong planning and prioritization skills.
✓Experience leading technical organizations, mentoring engineers, and developing engineering standards.
✓Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma Black Belt certification preferred.

At Lucid, we don’t just welcome diversity - we celebrate it! Lucid Motors is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, and any other characteristic protected under applicable State or Federal laws and regulations.

$118,900 — $174,350 USD

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About Lucid

At Lucid, we are creating exceptional mobility experiences through innovation to drive the world forward. Built on Lucid’s proprietary technology and software-defined vehicle architecture, our award-winning vehicles bring our “Compromise Nothing™” approach to the global automotive market. That means refusing to choose between performance and sustainability, design and engineering, ambition and integrity. In Lucid Air and Lucid Gravity, we have designed and built vehicles that have redefined their segments, combining exceptional range, performance, design, and expansive space in a single experience.

We achieve this through deep vertical integration, with design, engineering, and production happening in-house across our global offices and manufacturing facilities. Our teams come from industries around the world, united by a shared commitment to excellence. By refusing to settle, you can help redefine what’s possible and shape the future of mobility.

Our Supplier Industrialization team enables the successful launch of innovative vehicle programs through the industrialization of complex wiring harness systems across a global supplier network. In this highly visible role, the Staff Supplier Industrialization Engineer serves as the technical leader for supplier manufacturing readiness, driving industrialization strategy, supplier capability development, manufacturing risk mitigation, and flawless program execution from sourcing through SOP.

This individual partners closely with Product Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, and Supplier partners to ensure manufacturing processes, tooling, capacity, and quality systems are capable of meeting aggressive program targets while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and operational excellence.

The Staff Supplier Industrialization Engineer provides subject matter expertise in wiring harness manufacturing technologies and serves as a mentor to other Supplier Industrialization Engineers while influencing technical and business decisions across multiple vehicle programs. In this role you will:

•Lead the industrialization strategy and manufacturing readiness of wiring harness suppliers across multiple vehicle programs, ensuring successful launches and operational excellence.
•Drive supplier capability development through APQP, PPAP, process audits, risk assessments, and continuous improvement initiatives.
•Influence product design, sourcing decisions, and manufacturing strategies by partnering closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Quality organizations.
•Serve as the technical authority for supplier manufacturing, leading critical escalations, mentoring engineering teams, and establishing best practices across the supplier network.